Clinical Care Week 2026
September 8-10, 2026
The Department of Pediatrics Clinical Care Week, taking place September 8–10, 2026, is a hybrid conference designed to cultivate an interdisciplinary learning community among health care providers. Centered on innovations in pediatric care across Wisconsin and beyond, the event supports our vision that all patients and families receive the highest quality care. Through continuing education and the exchange of best practices, the conference aims to strengthen clinical guidelines, enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration, and advance health equity. Clinical Care Week also provides valuable opportunities to connect, reflect, and promote the well-being of patients, families, and care teams.
Continuing medical education (CME) credit will be available.
The Iams-Tuffli Lecture
New this year, we are excited to include the Iams-Tuffli Lectureship as part of Clinical Care Week. The Iams-Tuffli Lecture is an annual lecture series focused on the practice of pediatrics. The series is named in honor of the late Alexander Iams, MD, and Gordon Tuffli, MD, two Madison-based pediatricians and friends who embodied the lecture series’ goal of promoting camaraderie in the field of pediatrics.
After Dr. Iams passed away in 1984, his family, including his son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Pat Iams, established a memorial fund and lecture series to honor his more than 35 years in pediatrics. The annual lecture covers a diverse range of topics relevant to pediatricians in both private and academic settings. We are grateful that the memorial fund generously supports registration fees for all participants, helping make this important educational opportunity widely accessible.
The 2026 Iams-Tuffli Lectureship will take place on Thursday, September 10, from 7:30–8:30 a.m. in HSLC 1335 and via Zoom.
We are excited to welcome David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and professor of clinical pediatrics at the USC Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Schonfeld will present “Supporting Children, Families, and Professionals in the Aftermath of Crisis.”
In-Person & Hybrid Events
Register once for the hybrid sessions!
Tuesday–Wednesday morning sessions are virtual only. Thursday morning and afternoon sessions are hybrid and require registration. See within session specific accordions below for all sessions needing registration—Zoom links and locations will be shared with registrants. Registration coming soon!
*Events marked with an asterisk (*) are hybrid sessions and require registration to attend in person or via Zoom.
Clinical Care Week Schedule & Speakers
Below, in the accordion panels, you’ll find the full schedule for the week along with the speakers associated with each session. If a speaker has given permission to record their session, the recording will also be available here for viewing after the event.
*Events marked with an asterisk (*) are hybrid sessions and require registration to attend in person or via Zoom.
Tuesday, September 8
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8-9 a.m., AFCH Clinical Updates
AFCH Clinical Updates
8-9 a.m., via Zoom
Session Overview: Forthcoming
Session Speaker: Joshua Ross, MD – Chief Medical Officer, American Family Children’s Hospital & UW Health Kids, Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics
12-1 p.m., Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Forum
Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Forum
12-1 p.m., Zoom
Session Overview: The Multidisciplinary Forum will highlight three speakers, each of whom will have 20 minutes to share more about their clinic, including what the clinic does, who is involved, and how it operates within the UW Health system. This forum is a great opportunity for attendees to learn about different areas of UW Health and gain awareness of clinics they may not know exist.
| Time | Speaker |
| 12-12:20 |  Speaker: Aisha Rosh, PhD, NCSP – Director, UW Pediatric Functional Neurological Disorder Clinic, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Session Title: Forthcoming |
| 12:20-12:40 |  Speaker: Dean Karahalios, DO – Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Session Title: Forthcoming |
| 12:40-1 |  Speaker: Kathleen Kastner, MD – Assistant Professor, Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Session Title: Forthcoming |
Wednesday, September 9
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8-9 a.m., Social Media and School Panel
Social Media and School Panel
8-9 a.m. via Zoom
Session Overview: Forthcoming
 Moderator: Carolyn Sleeth, MD, MPH – Assistant Professor, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
 Panelist: Greg DeMuri, MD – Professor, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
 Panelist: Chris Mand, MSW, APSW – Director of Student Services, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District |
Panelist:  Tracey Scherr, PhD – Director of Mental Health & Well-Being, Madison Metropolitan School District |
12-1 p.m., Mis and Dis Information
Mis and Dis Information
12-1 p.m. via Zoom
Session Speaker: Andrew Lewandowski, DO – Assistant Professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Session Overview: Forthcoming
Thursday, September 10
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7:30-8:30 a.m., The Iams-Tuffli Lecture *HYBRID
The Iams-Tuffli Lecture
7:30-8:30 a.m., via Zoom and HSLC 1335
Speaker: David J Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, director, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine
Session Title: Supporting Children, Families, and Professionals in the Aftermath of Crisis
Session Overview: Crises have the potential to cause short- and long-term effects on the psychological functioning, emotional adjustment, health, and developmental trajectory of children. This session with provide practical suggestions on how to identify common adjustment difficulties in children in the aftermath of a crisis and to promote effective coping strategies. The session will also highlight the differences between trauma and loss and the implications for how to support children and families in the aftermath of both. Professionals residing and/or working within a community impacted by a crisis event often experience similar impacts as the families they support throughout the recovery and renewal phases, underscoring the need for professional self-care. The presenter, David J Schonfeld, MD, established and directs the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (www.schoolcrisiscenter.org). He will draw on over 30 years’ experience in pediatric bereavement and school and community crisis response to provide examples and answer questions from participants.
11a.m. -12 p.m, UW Health Kids Quality and Safety Poster Fair *IN PERSON
UW Health Kids Quality and Safety Poster Fair
11-12 p.m., HSLC Atrium
Join us for the UW Health Kids Quality and Safety Poster Fair on Thursday, September 10 from 11 a.m. to noon in the HSLC Atrium.
12-1 p.m. Iams-Tuffli & The Innovation Forum Luncheon *IN PERSON
Iams-Tuffli & The Innovation Forum Luncheon
12-1 p.m., HSLC 1335
Join us for the Iams-Tuffli and The Innovation Forum luncheon!
12:30-1:45 p.m., Pediatric Puzzler, *HYBRID
Pediatric Puzzler: A Multidisciplinary Case-Based Discussion
12-30-1:45 p.m., Zoom & HSLC 1335
Session Overview: Pediatric Puzzler is back! Using a Firm Rounds format, Dr. Allen will facilitate discussion of a complex case with interactive (anonymous) audience input on decision-making as well as comments from primary care and specialists added along the way to highlight different clinical approaches and learning points.
Moderator: Britt Allen, MD – Associate Professor, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
2-3 p.m., Supporting the Grieving Child and Family, *HYBRID
Supporting the Grieving Child and Family
2-3 p.m., Zoom & HSLC 1335
Speaker: David J Schonfeld, MD, FAAP –director, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine
Session Overview: This session will provide practical advice on how to support grieving children and introduce some of the challenges of anticipatory grief in families of children with potentially life limiting and terminal conditions. A range of topics will be covered, including what not to stay to a grieving child, considerations related to grief across different cultures, identifying and addressing guilt, appropriate academic accommodations, and managing grief triggers. Resources for addressing these issues and many others from the Coalition to Support Grieving Students will be shared.
3:10-3:50 p.m., Two Minutes, Two Slides, *HYBRID
Two Minutes, Two Slides
3:10-3:50 p.m., Zoom & HSLC 1335
As people sign-up to participate in this session, the website will be updated.
Conference Contacts
Need help? Looking for answers? Reach out to conference lead, Reva Finkelman at rfinkelman@wisc.edu.
Continuing Medical Education Credit
At the end of the week, attendees will be able to log into ICEP and claim credit. Questions can be directed to Kate Dougherty at catherine.dougherty@wisc.edu.